Pershing Foreign Language Department

Pershing Middle School offers language courses in Spanish, French and Chinese.

Students who complete the 7th and 8th grade foreign language program will earn one high school credit.

Native Spanish speakers may qualify for a two year program and earn two high school credits. Additionally, some Native Speakers may also qualify to take the Spanish AP Language class during their 8th grade year, earning them up to four high school credits.

Raquel Aguilar

HOLA! I am a native Texan and moved to Houston 22 years ago. This is my 31th year of teaching and love teaching Spanish to my students! My certifications are in Elementary Education, Secondary Government, ESL and Spanish. When I am not busy educating young minds and learning about ways to enrich my classes,

I am actively involved with Delta Kappa Gamma, Delta Mu, and belong to the Houston Chapter of Freedom's Foundation of Valley Forge. I also enjoy traveling and showing students the world by leading educational tours with Explorica. I spend my free time with friends, family, and growing orchids!

Claire Lorenz

Bonjour! A native Houstonian, I attended The Kinkaid School and the University of Virginia. After college, I spent a year in France as a Jeune Fille Au Pair. My husband, Jack, and I have three daughters and one son. My daughters are all former Proud Pershing Pandas and my son will be one next year.

Currently, I teach 7th and 8th grade French and write novels in my spare time. French is one of the most fun classes at Pershing, and I look forward to teaching your children this lovely and intellectual language.

Susan Parsons-Lopez

I am originally from Meriden, Conn.. I came to Texas in 1991 to participate in the Jesuit Volunteer Corp and started teaching in 1995. I have a B.A. degree in Spanish from Holy Cross College. I studied my junior year abroad in Madrid, Spain with Marquette University. I earned my M.A. in Spanish Literature from the University of Houston. This is my 21st year of teaching and 13th year at Pershing Middle School. I teach Spanish Native Speakers and Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture.

I love to travel and spend time with my family. My husband is from San Pedro Sula, Honduras. I have one daughter who is in the 10th grade at HSPVA. I have one dog named Rico. I love to read Spanish literature and attend Zumba classes!!!!!!!!! I am currently creating my weebly website and will add a link here soon.